Market Insight

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5 Super Bowl Side Effects

The Super Bowl does a lot more than decide the NFL's top team -- it digs into your wallet, moves markets and makes you gab about Doritos.

Failed AT&T Bid Gives T-Mobile New Life

The breakup agreement forced AT&T to pay T-Mobile $3 billion in cash and $1 billion worth of spectrum, including 12 of the top 20 U.S. markets.

2012 Could Hold Big Tax Changes for Investors

Will long-term capital gains get taxed more like regular wage income? A Notre Dame accounting professor talks about what may be in store for taxpayers.

8 Stores Dealing High-Priced Jeans

Jeans continue to evolve from merely casual to high fashion -- and with that evolution has come fatter price tags. Here's a look at some eye-popping prices.

McDonald’s Epic Twitter Fail

McDonald's is one of the world's best marketers -- but its recent "tweetjacking" shows the fast-food giant still has things to learn about social media.

Will “Fred the Shred” Lose His Knighthood?

Pressure is building to strip honor from the vilified former head the Royal Bank of Scotland, which got the biggest bailout of any bank in the world.

Google Will Make It Nearly Impossible for Users to Stay Anonymous

Google has changed its privacy statement to build better user profiles -- but like Facebook, it now raises privacy concerns.

Has Whitney Houston Gone Broke?

With unnamed sources alleging that Houston has spent her $100 million fortune, her finances may depend on the box-office performance of her summer film Sparkle.

From Candlestick Park to Candlestick Charts

Candlestick charts can help your portfolio win championship profits -- unlike the 49ers. The profit potential in understanding this tool is invaluable.

6 Things That Will Cost Less in 2012

If you're in the market for some high-end wine, a tablet computer or one of these other consumer items, you're in luck, says CNNMoney.

Investing Advice — From the Bible

The holy book actually has some pretty savvy financial advice, if you know where to look.

Ryan Seacrest Joining Mark Cuban in AXS TV

Ryan Seacrest is joining Mark Cuban in creating AXS TV. Talent-agency giant CAA and music-venue owner and tour promoter AEG are also partners.

UAL-Continental’s Huge, Foreseeable Disaster

The history of airline mergers is dismal -- and United-Continental has committed the classic financial mistake of lending short term and borrowing long term.

100 Best Companies to Work For

A list of the best companies to work for in 2012. Great for the unemployed or soon-to-be employed. These top organizations could have your dream job.

MTV Social Campaign Aims to Make College More Affordable

In the spirit of previous successful social campaigns, MTV plans to leverage Facebook to provide college students with financial information.

Wikipedia, Reddit, Others Shut Down In Protest of SOPA/PIPA

Internet sites are protesting the U.S. anti-piracy bills SOPA and PIPA. Wikipedia is joined by other popular websites in protest.

The 5 Most-Shared Super Bowl Ads Ever

For many, the Super Bowl isn't about football -- it's about the ads. Here are the five most-shared Super Bowl ads of all time.

Burger King Testing Home Delivery

Burger King is really living up to the company’s slogan "Have it Your Way" with a new tactic to boost sales. The company is testing home delivery service.

Best and Worst New Cars of Detroit 2012

A look at some of the best and worst new cars unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.